Job Description

Overview

C&S Contracting Co. LLC and CMES, Inc. are seeking experienced, dependable, and safety-focused Crane Operators to deliver high-quality bridge and heavy civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have proven hands-on experience operating lattice-boom crawler cranes and supporting complex construction operations.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate lattice-boom cranes and other crane equipment.
  • Perform precision lifting, positioning, and setting of heavy structural components.
  • Accurately set bridge components according to approved construction plans.
  • Lift and position precast retaining wall panels and concrete forms.
  • Support pile driving, foundation construction, and structural concrete placement.
  • Operate cranes during concrete pours.
  • Interpret crane load charts and lifting capacities.
  • Coordinate lifting activities with riggers and construction crews.
  • Evaluate crane positioning and surrounding hazards before lifts.
  • Participate in crane assembly, disassembly, and configuration changes.
  • Maintain safe and efficient crane operations while meeting project schedules.
  • Support bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
  • Assist with lifting activities involving bridge foundations and decks.
  • Operate cranes during construction of retaining walls.
  • Support pile-driving operations and foundation installation.
  • Conduct daily pre-operation crane inspections.
  • Perform routine crane maintenance and identify mechanical deficiencies.
  • Verify load weights and lifting requirements before performing lifts.
  • Follow OSHA crane regulations and company safety procedures.
  • Maintain effective communication with construction personnel.

Additional Information

  • This position requires working outdoors on active construction sites.
  • Work may involve active roadways, elevated structures, and varying weather conditions.

How this job compares in Norcross, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$36/hr across 125 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Norcross, GA

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Norcross, GA right now, from 7 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 371 other active welding openings from 217 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Norcross, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (11), and Gerber Collision & Glass (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $39/hr, Forest Park at $34/hr, and Kennesaw at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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